Author: Isla

The 21st China International Small and Medium Enterprises Fair (CISMEF) will be held from September 3 to 6, 2026, at Area D of the China Import and Export Fair Complex (Canton Fair Complex) in Guangzhou, Guangdong.The Ministry of Cooperatives and Small and Medium Enterprises, Republic of Indonesia and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization will serve as the Guest of Honor at this year’s fair. The fair will span approximately 85,000 square meters and consist of thematic exhibitions, professional exhibitions, supporting events, and an online CISMEF platform.  International guests at a previous edition of the CISMEF The thematic exhibition will feature an…

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Hong Kong’s football fans have much to look forward to this summer, from the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada to the city’s hosting of top clubs from England, Italy and Germany.But amid all the excitement about games featuring the sport’s top players, there is a need to ensure local football is supported and developed.The domestic season ended on May 30, with Tai Po beating Eastern District in the FA Cup final, following Kitchee’s winning of the Premier League.There have been some encouraging developments during the season with standards improving and attendances rising, albeit from a low…

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ECONOMIC growth remains imperative for socio-economic development, narrowing income inequality and lifting living standards.Without sustaining and growing the economy, the government cannot respond to the needs of its people and businesses, and more crucially, to the challenges of the world’s growing complexities.For growth to be sustained and inclusive, its benefits must reach all people.However, there is a growing reality of an increasing disconnect between economic growth and the people feeling good effects. … Full Article on TheStar Source link

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India’s role as a major global pharmaceutical supplier is being tested by West Asia instability, which is disrupting airfreight corridors and raising the stakes for time-sensitive, temperature-controlled medicine flows across more than 200 export markets. The sector is shifting decisively from cost efficiency to supply chain resilience, with exporters and logistics providers diversifying routing options, decentralising inventory and prioritising delivery reliability over transport cost, particularly for high-value and temperature-sensitive pharma cargo. Hyderabad is consolidating as a critical pharma export and cold-chain hub, supported by expanding infrastructure and air cargo capability, while India strengthens its position through improved logistics systems even…

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PUBLISHED : 8 Jun 2026 at 00:45 The leaders of Ukraine, France, Britain and Germany were meeting in London LONDON – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenksy arrived in Britain Sunday for defence talks with leaders of the UK, France and Germany after new Russian strikes killed five people and hit a nuclear site in Ukraine.Zelensky said in an online post he was in London and would meet British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Kyiv is asking its Western allies for more ammunition deliveries for its anti-air defences as Ukraine endures daily Russian strikes.…

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DMO Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, will begin an official visit to Sweden on Monday, leading a high-level UAE delegation of ministers and government officials. The visit aims to strengthen ties between the UAE and Sweden and explore new opportunities for cooperation across a range of sectors, including culture, business, innovation and sustainable development. During the visit, Sheikha Latifa will meet senior Swedish government officials, business leaders and representatives from major international companies to discuss areas of mutual interest and opportunities for future collaboration. The trip comes…

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Beyond its own ongoing domestic IPO, it hopes to list joint venture EraBlue in Indonesia within five years[HO CHI MINH CITY] After establishing a firm grip on 55 per cent of Vietnam’s consumer electronics market, Dien May Xanh Investment (DMX) is seeing early signs of success from exporting its battle-tested retail playbook overseas.The retailer, a subsidiary of local giant Mobile World Investment, is placing EraBlue – a joint venture formed in 2022 with Indonesia’s electronics giant Erajaya Swasembada – at the centre of this international strategy.The joint venture is also being positioned as one of its most important growth drivers…

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Consumer goods, digital solutions, and logistics are driving outbound expansion.Chinese small and medium enterprises (SME) are accelerating expansion into Southeast Asia through low-cost digital strategies as war and shifting supply chains push firms to diversify beyond their home market, according to OCBC Bank (Hong Kong) Ltd.OCBC is positioning its Hong Kong and Singapore network to capture rising cross-border activity as mainland Chinese and Hong Kong firms expand into ASEAN markets including Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia.“The key trend is they will build brands targeting overseas middle-class customers and leverage e-commerce platforms for quicker market entry,” Mimi Tsang, head of commercial…

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Is VIR a good stock to buy? We came across a bullish thesis on Vir Biotechnology, Inc. on Valueinvestorsclub.com by Bohr. In this article, we will summarize the bulls’ thesis on VIR. Vir Biotechnology, Inc.’s share was trading at $9.19 as of May 25th. VIR’s trailing P/E was 5.92 according to Yahoo Finance. 27 Largest Biotech Companies in the US Pressmaster/Shutterstock.com Vir Biotechnology, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, discovers and develops therapeutic products to treat and prevent serious infectious diseases in the United States and internationally. VIR is positioning itself as a potentially disruptive player in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), an…

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